# Saint Norbert College: Sociology (bachelor's)

De Pere, WI. IPEDS 239716, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-norbert-college/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,981
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,357 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WI: 8 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (11 colleges, $49,486): -$1,129
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,763

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,357 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,721 | $80,856 | 7.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,811 | $89,425 | 8.3 years |
| 48-75k | $21,918 | $89,864 | 8.3 years |
| 75-110k | $23,332 | $95,661 | 8.9 years |
| 110k+ | $29,888 | $122,541 | 11.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sociology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $58,007 | $17,802 | $17,354 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $57,131 | $23,718 | $31,487 | 83% |
| Beloit College | $53,351 | $27,000 | $21,526 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $50,827 | $26,250 | $14,158 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $50,737 | $25,000 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $49,486 | $26,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $48,451 | $25,968 | $14,559 | 51% |
| Saint Norbert College | $48,357 | $26,000 | $26,172 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $46,005 | $26,250 | $11,772 | 40% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $45,741 | not reported | $14,054 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $36,421 | $21,500 | $16,550 | 64% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Green Bay, WI, $48,090 WI, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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